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🏴 Bitcoin's Quantum To-Do List

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Briefings

Coinbase is implementing flexible addresses and new signatures to prepare Bitcoin for quantum computing threats. This initiative involves a separate process for managing dormant coins, aiming to secure the network against future quantum attacks. The article outlines these technical preparations but does not specify exact dates or provide a timeline for implementation.

Key points

• Coinbase plans to implement flexible addresses and new signatures to secure Bitcoin against quantum computing threats.
• A separate process is being developed to manage dormant coins independently of the main network upgrades.

Context

Bitcoin is increasingly vulnerable to quantum computing attacks, prompting major exchanges like Coinbase to adopt new cryptographic standards to protect user assets.

Limitations

The evidence is a single article snapshot from October 2026 with no specific dates, implementation timelines, or quantitative data provided regarding the scope of the upgrade.

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